You should generally replace your mattress every 7 to 10 years. The exact timing depends on the mattress type, quality, and your personal comfort. Key signs it’s time to replace your mattress include:
- Noticeable sagging or indentations beyond a normal level (e.g., 1.5 inches or larger for innerspring mattresses).
- Loss of support leading to waking up with soreness or stiffness.
- Increased noise from springs in innerspring or hybrid mattresses.
- Reduced comfort causing tossing and turning or waking up hot or cold.
- Visible wear, tears, or damage to the mattress surface.
- Decline in sleep quality such as waking up groggy or feeling tired throughout the day.
- Allergies or asthma worsening, potentially due to allergens like dust mites in the mattress.
Different mattress types have slightly varied lifespans:
- Memory foam, gel foam: 7-10 years
- Latex: 10-20 years
- Innerspring: 5-8 years
- Hybrid: 6-8 years
- Pillow-top: 5-7 years
- Air mattresses: 2-4 years
Replacing your mattress on or before these timelines, or when the signs above appear, helps ensure good sleep quality, optimal support, and comfort which are vital for overall health and well-being.
